Accountant 3 - req# 32954
Job Description
Accountant 3
| Requisition ID | req32954 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Accountant 3 |
| Position Grade | 13 |
| Position Summary | The HSC Financial Services office providesfiscal services to the entire HSC Campus, including off-site departments. Ourmission is to provide prompt, accurate, courteous and professional services tomeet all of our customer's needs. Our customers range from students, staff,faculty, and outside vendors and agencies. HSC Financial Services is looking for a dynamic, self-directed professional forthe position of Accountant III. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starterwho possesses a strong accounting background and sponsored projects experience.The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in financial reporting andsystems, and possess strong communication and problem solving skills. |
| Conditions of Employment | |
| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor's degree and successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. |
| Preferred Qualifications | * CPA/CMA Certification or Master's degree in Accounting orFinance * Proficiency/Expertise: o In using databases for analysis o With GASB regulations and otherfederal and state governmental regulations * Experience with/in: o Restricted (sponsored projects)accounting o Training in, or experience withBanner Finance or a similar integrated system o Collection of accounts receivable o Professional accounting in large,private or public-sector environments, and possess strong communication and problem-solvingskills. |
| Additional Requirements | |
| Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM |
| Department | Contract Grant Accounting HSC (975A) |
| Employment Type | Staff |
| Staff Type | Regular - Full-Time |
| Term End Date | |
| Status | Exempt |
| Pay | Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,721.73 |
| Benefits Eligible | This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. |
| ERB Statement | As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. |
| Background Check Required | Yes |
| For Best Consideration Date | 4/14/2025 |
| Eligible for Remote Work | Yes |
| Eligible for Remote Work Statement | This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule |
| Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please upload a current resume, cover letter and three professional references. |
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff. | |
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